Former Kotaku Australia writer and current member of Back Pocket, Ruby Innes, is here! We get to talking about an indie phenomenon that has changed gaming, in the form of 2015's Undertale.

We also discuss the changing landscape of games journalism in Australia, how Ruby may have spent a little too much time on Habbo Hotel as a kid, and which 90's gaming franchises deserve a comeback.

You can catch episodes of Back Pocket at twitch.tv/back_pocket and follow Ruby on socials at @rubyinnes (Bluesky) and @r.ubyinnes (Instagram).

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Content creator, writer and occasional professional wrestler James Willems stops by to explore what is potentially Tim Schafer and Double Fine's magnum opus, in the form of 2005's Psychonauts!

We also discuss James' new podcast and live show Answer For It!, landing dream roles in games, balancing strength and cardio for wrestling, and his quest to voice-act a talking toilet...

You can catch episodes of Answer For It! on your preferred podcast platform, and follow James on socials at @jameswillems (Bluesky) and @james.willems (Instagram) .

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On the first episode for 2025, content creator and host of Good Game Spawn Point, Gemma Driscoll, stops in to discuss a franchise that is so important to her that she has it tattooed on her.

We also explore the creative process that goes into making GGSP happen, and Gemma provides a bit of kismet too fitting to ignore.

You can catch episodes of Good Game Spawn Point on ABC Family in Australia, and follow Gemma on socials at @GeeofDee.

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On today's episode, YouTuber, podcaster and presenter Peter Austin from TripleJump stops by to discuss an iconic PS1 platformer!

We also explore what makes the perfect video game mascot, question the intricacies of YouTube's algorithm and marvel at the enigmatic nature of "Peter's Gamer Uncle".

You can check out TripleJump at youtube.com/@TeamTripleJump, and follow Peter on socials at @ThatPeterAustin.

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The lineup of comedic talent on OPG continues as the wonderful Grace Jarvis stops by! Having just made the move to the UK, Grace has brought along perhaps the most obscure game in the podcast's history...

We also talk the benefits of 2D vs 3D gaming, wonder how a male cow can have udders, and reflect on life in an army family.

You can see Grace's show "Oh! The Horrors!" at Edinburgh Fringe from July 31 - August 25th:

And you can also find her on Instagram at @gracejarvisohno.

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OPG returns for another fun episode! Writer, performer and illustrator Millie Holten stops by to discuss a potentially underappreciated PS2 classic in Sly 2: Band of Thieves.

We also talk about the hurdles of opening indie game studio Toot Games, wonder how an Instagram comic she doodled is now being made into an animated series featuring very funny comedians, and Matt says the word "genesis" too many times. Good stuff!

You can check out Millie's work at ⁠https://www.millieholten.com/ and find her on Instagram at @millieholten.

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One Perfect Game returns for a bumper episode, as comedian and actor Ben Russell breaks from OPG tradition to discuss not one, but TWO legendary titles!

Fresh from his Director's Choice award at the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we discuss the pros and cons of stand-up vs improv, look back on a simpler time in gaming, and scare Ben's grandmother with an occult first person shooter. Lovely stuff.

You can check out Ben's work at https://www.thebenrussellpage.com, and find him on Instagram at @imbenrussell.

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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! Our gift to you is a new episode! Stupid Old Studios director and Gamey Gamey Game host Evan Munro-Smith stops by to chat about an early 2000's FPS gem.

We also discuss Stupid Old's "Comedy Lab" campaign, weekend Simpsons marathons, and Evan's encounter with Red Dwarf and Robot Wars' Craig Charles.

You can donate to Stupid Old Studios' Comedy Lab campaign at https://stupidoldstudios.com/comedylab/, and on X/Twitter at twitter.com/evanms

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PAX Aus has come and gone for another year, and with it comes a very special episode of One Perfect Game! Improv comedian, screenwriter and Twitch streamer Lena Moon stopped by on the Saturday night to talk a Rockstar classic.

We also discussed working with the likes of Aunty Donna, the pandemic helping kick-start her Twitch channel, that one neighbour who seemed to have everything, and the mum-based perils of Annapurna games.

You can check out Lena's work at lenamooncreates.com, and on Twitch at twitch.tv/lenamoon

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It's a real SPOOKY episode of One Perfect Game! PlayStation Access host and NoSleep Podcast contributor Ash Millman stops by, as we get philosophical with an indie horror masterpiece in the form of SOMA.

We also discuss how working with PS Access has opened Ash's eyes to new games, the perfect viewing conditions for horror content, and how her father inspired her love for high fantasy.